Security Guard Salary in the UK
£21,700
per year
per hour
£8.60
per hour
per year
Bonus
£670/year
Security Guard - Average Salary
The average salary for a Security Guard is £21,700 gross per year (£8.60 net per hour), which is £7,900 (-27%) lower than the UK's national average salary.
A Security Guard can expect an average starting salary of £14,500. The highest salaries can exceed £30,000.
A Security Guard can expect an average starting salary of £14,500. The highest salaries can exceed £30,000.
£14,500
Low
£21,700
Average salary
£30,000
High
£7.40
Low
£8.60
Average salary
£10.30
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
£0 £17,100 £34,200 | ||
| Base Salary | £14,500 - 30,000 | |
| Bonus | £0 - 4,200 | |
| Total Compensation | £14,500 - 34,200 |
£7.40 £1.50 £10.30 | ||
| Base Salary | £7.40 - 10.30 | |
| Total Compensation | £7.40 - 10.30 |
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Security Guard Salary Range
Security Guard - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Security Guard | £28K/year | +27% |
| Security Guard Supervisor | £27K/year | +25% |
| Armed Security Guard | £25K/year | +17% |
| Royal Caribbean Security Guard | £24K/year | +12% |
| G4S Security Guard | £24K/year | +9% |
Security Guard - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Security Guard with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £14,500 gross per year. A mid career Security Guard with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £21,300, while an experienced Security Guard with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £24,600. Security Guards with more than 20 years of experience earn £26,700 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Security Guard
| Late Career | ▲ +23% |
| Experienced | ▲ +13% |
| Average Salary | £21,700/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -33% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
6%
6%
Male
94%
94%
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